Spanish Parliament proposes suspension of Morocco trade deal

The joint committee of the Spanish House of Representatives and Senate for European Affairs approved a non-binding proposal on Monday, presented by the People's Party. The proposal urges the suspension of the trade agreement with Morocco if it results in a 5% shift in agricultural trade prices and volumes. The proposal passed with 18 votes in favor from the People's Party, against two abstentions and 15 votes in opposition, including those from Socialist members. In their proposal, the two

GMT+1 in Morocco: Energy Transition Minister questions the benefits

Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leïla Benali has added momentum to calls for a return to Morocco’s standard time. Speaking on Monday in the House of Representatives, she openly questioned the policy in place since 2018, which promotes GMT+1 as a way to reduce electricity consumption. She said her department, in coordination with the Ministry of Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform, has launched a reassessment of the government’s study

Morocco: A sociological look at the evolution of family models

The latest National Family Survey by the HCP reveals profound societal shifts that call for adapted public policies. With trends like the move towards nuclear families, declining birth rates, and rising divorce and singlehood, sociologist Soumaya Naamane Guessous sheds light on what the numbers tell us about these changes.

AFCON 2025 final: Morocco upholds sentences in appeal for 18 Senegalese fans

On Monday night, the Rabat Court of Appeal upheld the sentences of 18 Senegalese fans, ranging from three months to one year in prison, for their involvement in acts of hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The public prosecutor had sought harsher penalties, according to AFP. The fans, who have been in detention since the January 18 final, were charged with violence against security forces, vandalism, storming the pitch, and throwing projectiles. In the initial ruling, nine

Nizar Baraka consolidates power within Istiqlal Party ahead of legislative elections

Nizar Baraka has now secured control over the last stronghold within the Istiqlal Party that had eluded him. After months of sustained pressure, he has succeeded in removing Naam Myara from the leadership of the party’s affiliated union, the General Union of Moroccan Workers (UGTM). The change is expected to be formally confirmed at an extraordinary congress of the union, where Youssef Allakouch, a member of the UGTM executive bureau, is set to replace Myara. In April 2024, Baraka had

Tindouf: Aminatou Haidar boycotts «SADR» 50th anniversary

The Polisario invited a delegation of its supporters from Western Sahara to take part last week in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the «Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)». The delegation, led by Mohamed Dadech, an activist known for his presence at major Front gatherings, was received on Monday by Bachir Mustapha Sayed, the new president of the Polisario «parliament», according to media reports from the Tindouf camps. A notable

Algeria: Tebboune introduces the Polisario to Pope Leo XIV

Algeria rarely misses an opportunity to involve the Polisario Front in its diplomatic engagements, and the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Algiers this Monday, April 13, was no exception. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune introduced the Polisario’s representative in the Algerian capital, Khatri Adouh, to the pontiff, who briefly greeted him, an access not granted to the hundreds of foreign ambassadors accredited in Algiers. A photograph of the encounter quickly circulated on social media, widely

Al Haouz Earthquake: In response to Nabila Mounib’s claims, the scientific facts

Nabila Mounib’s remarks suggesting a non-natural origin for the Al Haouz earthquake have revived a now-familiar pattern: the circulation of sensational claims unsupported by scientific evidence. The earthquake’s origin, however, has been clearly established by the scientific community. Why, then, is the Secretary-General of the Unified Socialist Party reigniting controversy more than two years later, and just months ahead of the legislative elections?

Achraf Hakimi says he is «calm» as rape case moves to trial

In his first public comments since being sent to trial over a rape charge, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi expressed that he remains «calm» about the situation. During a press conference ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg between PSG and Liverpool, scheduled for Tuesday, the footballer addressed the matter in response to a question. Echoing his defense's stance, Hakimi reaffirmed that the allegations against him are «false.» He stated, «I

Phishing scams and cyber threats target Moroccan institutions and users

As fraudulent SMS messages impersonating public institutions spread, experts warn that their growing sophistication is making them harder to detect. These scams are part of a broader rise in cyberattacks targeting Moroccan institutions and digital platforms.